Speech Pathologist Grade 3 - Caulfield Hospital

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Permanent Position 

Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight (plus ADO)

Grade 3 Speech Pathologist Classification (VW6-VW9) 

Salary range between $102,091.60 - $116,646.40

Based at Caulfield Hospital 

The Department 

The Alfred Health Speech Pathology Department is a co-ordinated service across all of Alfred Health which includes The Alfred Hospital; Caulfield Hospital; and Sandringham Hospital. This position is based in the Aged Care Unit at Caulfield Hospital.

The Position Summary 

To provide high quality assessment and management patients within Caulfield Hospital, primarily within the Better at Home program but with the ability to include the Health of Older Persons and Rehabiliation units as required. You will foster excellence in the Speech Pathology Service by providing leadership and facilitating the clinical and professional skills of Speech Pathology staff and students. The Grade 3 Speech Pathologist will assist in and promote the overall functioning of the Speech Pathology Department by working with the Manager, Speech Pathology, as well as contribute to and assist in the co-ordination of research and quality improvement activities.

Skills and Qualifications Required 

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant clinical area or working towards this
• Minimum of 7 years experience – mostly served in a hospital setting
• Specialist skills in management of aged care patients
• Demonstrated ability to provide high level teaching, training and supervision to staff and students
• Evidence of previous involvement in development and implementation of quality improvement activities

Staff Benefits 

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

Please contact Kate Lawlor, Allied Health Manager – Speech Pathology & Language Services at [email protected]

Applications close Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au